Modeling the contribution of theta-gamma coupling to sequential memory, imagination, and dreaming
Frontiers in Neural Circuits,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: June 14, 2024
Gamma
oscillations
nested
in
a
theta
rhythm
are
observed
the
hippocampus,
where
assumed
to
play
role
sequential
episodic
memory,
i.e.,
memorization
and
retrieval
of
events
that
unfold
time.
In
this
work,
we
present
an
original
neurocomputational
model
based
on
neural
masses,
which
simulates
encoding
sequences
hippocampus
subsequent
by
exploiting
theta-gamma
code.
The
is
three-layer
structure
individual
Units
oscillate
with
gamma
code
for
features
episode.
first
layer
(working
memory
prefrontal
cortex)
maintains
cue
until
new
signal
presented.
second
(CA3
cells)
implements
auto-associative
excitatory
inhibitory
plastic
synapses
recover
entire
episode
from
single
feature.
disinhibited
external
source
(septum
or
Papez
circuit).
third
(CA1
hetero-associative
net
previous
layer,
able
sequence
episodes
one.
During
phase,
simulating
high-acetylcholine
levels,
network
trained
Hebbian
(synchronizing)
anti-Hebbian
(desynchronizing)
rules.
(low-acetylcholine),
can
correctly
initial
using
inside
rhythm.
Moreover,
high
noise,
isolated
environment
mind-wandering
condition,
randomly
replicating
sequences.
Interestingly,
state
sleep,
increased
noise
reduced
synapses,
“dream”
creatively
combining
sequences,
shared
different
episodes.
Finally,
irrational
behavior
(erroneous
superimposition
various
episodes,
like
“delusion”)
occurs
after
pathological-like
reduction
fast
synapses.
represent
straightforward
innovative
tool
help
mechanistically
understand
mental
states.
Language: Английский
Idiothetic representations are modulated by availability of sensory inputs and task demands in the hippocampal-septal circuit
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(11), P. 114980 - 114980
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
The
hippocampus
is
a
higher-order
brain
structure
responsible
for
encoding
new
episodic
memories
and
predicting
future
outcomes.
In
the
absence
of
external
stimuli,
neurons
in
track
elapsed
time,
distance
traveled,
other
idiothetic
variables.
To
this
day,
exact
determinants
representations
during
free
navigation
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
developed
unsupervised
approaches
to
extract
population
single-cell
properties
more
than
30,000
CA1
pyramidal
freely
moving
mice.
We
find
that
spatiotemporal
are
composed
mixture
allocentric
information,
balance
which
dictated
by
task
demand
environmental
conditions.
Additionally,
subset
encodes
rewards.
Finally,
time
information
integrated
postsynaptically
lateral
septum,
indicating
these
high-level
effectively
downstream
neurons.
Language: Английский
Effect of aerobic intermittent exercise on the decreased cognitive ability induced by PM2.5 exposure in rats
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 170 - 181
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
protective
effects
and
underlying
mechanisms
of
aerobic
intermittent
exercise
on
cognitive
impairment
by
PM
2.5
exposure.
Methods
Thirty-two
rats
were
randomly
divided
into
four
groups:
sedentary,
exercise,
sedentary
+
exposure,
The
groups
underwent
8
weeks
training
(5
days
per
week).
Subsequently,
exposure
subjected
for
three
weeks.
Post-exposure,
we
assessed
abilities
(shuttle
box
test),
hippocampal
tissue
structure,
related
inflammatory
factors
(TNF-α,
IL-6,
IL-1β),
protein
responses
mechanism
(P65,
IκκB)
cognitive-related
levels
(BDNF,
Aβ-42).
Results
caused
impairment,
abnormal
histopathological
changes,
reduced
increased
pro-inflammatory
cytokine
levels.
Analysis
shuttle
test
data
revealed
significant
main
passive
avoidance
latency
times
measured
in
(p<0.05).
Aerobic
improves
spatial
learning
decline
induced
.
Conversely,
Exercise
group
demonstrated
a
reduction
24.9
%
compared
Sedentary
(p<0.05,
ES=1.41).
Conclustion
may
help
protecting
against
decrease
ability
Language: Английский
A population code for idiothetic representations in the hippocampal-septal circuit
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
The
hippocampus
is
a
higher-order
brain
structure
responsible
for
encoding
new
episodic
memories
and
predicting
future
outcomes.
In
absence
of
external
stimuli,
neurons
in
the
express
sequential
activities
which
have
been
proposed
to
support
path
integration
by
tracking
elapsed
time,
distance
traveled,
other
idiothetic
variables.
On
hand,
with
sufficient
sensory
inputs,
hippocampal
can
fire
respect
allocentric
cues.
Previously,
these
codes
described
conditions
where
running
speed
clamped
experimentally.
To
this
day,
balance
representations
freely
moving
remains
unclear.
Additionally,
whether
CA1
CA3
temporal
are
transmitted
downstream
lateral
septum
has
not
established.
Here,
we
develop
an
unsupervised
model
trained
compress
neural
information
minimal
loss,
find
that
efficiently
decode
time
travelled
from
low-dimensional
embeddings
activity
mice.
We
also
developed
unbiased
metrics
minimally
sensitive
quantization
parameters
enable
comparisons
across
modalities
regions.
more
than
30,000
pyramidal
neurons,
show
spatiotemporal
represented
as
mixture
self-motion,
well
information,
dictated
task
demand
environmental
conditions.
particular,
subset
encode
relative
rewards.
Single
cell
population
statistics
hippocampal-septal
circuit
reveal
variables
emerge
integrated
postsynaptically
septum.
Finally,
implement
computational
replicate
real
world
activity,
grid
cells
could
provide
plausible
input
distance.
Altogether,
our
results
suggest
continuously
integrates
both
signals
depending
on
available
cues,
high-level
effectively
Language: Английский